History

A castle heritage of the history. William the Conqueror, Hastings, Domesday Book, 10 centuries… The Vanssay family settled in the county of Maine, Pays de La Loire, during the 9th century. In the XIth century, members of this family accompanied William the Conqueror to Hastings, as is mentionned in the Domesday Book.

In 1404, Château de La Barre came into the Vanssay family by marriage and has remained in the family through 20 generations of unbroken lineage.
During a private tour of the château, your host, the current Comte de Vanssay, will be pleased to reveal the history details and secrets of his château during the past 610 years…